Are diamonds really a girl's best friend? Not to knock Marilyn Monroe's famous declaration, but we think she might have been undervaluing the easy elegance of pearls. Whether they're in strand form or adorning modern accouterments, pearls are luminous yet versatile, adding a touch of Old Hollywood elegance to every look. Not to mention, they've enjoyed a modern upgrade, and now pearl pieces come in a plethora of different variations: From bags to belts, from shoes to hair accessories, pearls are no longer reserved just for jewelry. For fall 2020, we saw pearls embellished on shoes at Y-Project, layered aplenty at Koché, and worn as belts and bag straps at Chanel. Since we can't get enough of the pearlescent stuff, we've narrowed down some luxe add-ons that are so not your grandmother's hand-me-downs.
These dainty pearl huggies are both perfect for everyday and perfect for layering. You can even remove the pearl and wear the huggie alone for a more minimal look.
A short strand of pearls has been one of the biggest trends in menswear as of late (just ask Marc Jacobs). Here's a price-friendly option for you to recreate this modern pearl look.
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14K Yellow Gold & White Round Akoya Pearl Bracelet
A new take on the tennis bracelet. This pearl-adorned piece is great worn alone or ideal for layering. Pair with a watch, gold bangles and voila! Layered jewelry done right.
Pearl pieces come in a mix of different styles and a belt is one of its coolest iterations. Whether it's hip-grazing or waist cinching, a pearl belt will instantly make any outfit more sophisticated.
Katie AttardoKatie Attardo is the Accessories Editor at Marie Claire, covering all things fashion and jewelry-related.
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